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Creamy Loaded Football Cheeseburger Potato Soup

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A hearty, creamy soup combining browned ground beef, Yukon Gold potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese, topped with crispy bacon and green onions. Perfect for game day or a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced fine
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • Bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • Green onions, sliced thinly
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains (approx. 10 minutes). Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor. Remove beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot with the beef fat, melt the butter. Add diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add cubed potatoes to the pot and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (approx. 15 minutes).
  4. Remove pot from heat. Mash about half of the potatoes directly in the pot to create a natural thickener. Alternatively, use an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
  5. Stir the cooked ground beef back into the pot. Add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot. Do not let it boil vigorously.
  6. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon and green onions.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated cheese as pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. If the soup is too thick, add a splash of broth. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. For freezing, omit cream and cheese; add fresh dairy upon reheating to prevent separation.

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